Job Description

TALENT ACQUISITION AND RETENTION

• Identify and diagnose talent and organizational issues, and partner with business leaders to implement solutions.

• Develop new recruiting sources and retention programs.

  TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT AND SUCCESSION PLANNING

• Partner with executive leaders to ensure a solid succession plan is in place for all critical roles.

• Develop and lead training across multiple levels and topics – from production efficiencies to executive development.

• Lead culture and develop action plans to ensure a positive, engaging, and productive workplace.

• Engage in the new employee orientation process to ensure that employees are welcomed into the company and understand the company policies, benefits, employment standards and culture.

  COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

• Manage full range of the collective bargaining process – from pre-negotiation strategy to new CBA implementation.

• Ensure the letter and spirit of the CBA are implemented including grievance resolution, mediations and arbitrations.

COMPENSATION AND HR ADMINISTRATION

• Coordinate workers’ compensation program, including management of claims and proactive prevention of work-related incidents.

• Design, implement, and maintain compensation program to ensure external competitiveness and internal equity.

• Implement, integrate, maintain and utilize various HR systems such as HRIS/Payroll and employee service, applicant tracking systems, learning management tracking, performance management.

• Develop department goals, objectives, and systems.

  QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 10 years of prior Human Resources Generalist and Leadership experience

• Manufacturing environment experience, in the food industry, is preferred.

• Demonstrated strong working knowledge of California Employment Law, governmental guidelines, regulatory agencies and collective bargaining agreements.

• Experience supporting unionized client groups

• Experience with the administration and oversight of benefits, payroll, worker’s comp planning, insurance agreements, and labor relations.

• Bi-Lingual English/Spanish is preferred.

• Knowledge of payroll systems – particularly UltiPro and Kronos are preferred.

SKILLS & CAPABILITIES:

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing plant and corporate environment.
• Ability to prioritize and execute in a fast-paced culture.
• In-depth understanding of the core aspects of Human Resource Management (staffing; employee relations; labor relations, performance management; leadership development; training; compensation)
• Ability to think strategically and translate concepts into actionable items
• Previous talent management and succession planning experience
• Proven ability to develop solutions and influence decision making
• Must possess executive presence to include very strong communication skills
• Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment and a matrix organization
• Must possess consultative style and approach with proven ability to develop credible relationships with business partners
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong MS Office Skills particularly Excel.

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; major in Industrial/Labor Relations, Human Resources Management, psychology, or other related degrees preferred.

Company Description

Overhill Farms is a leading custom manufacturer of high quality prepared frozen foods, serving customers in the branded retail, private label and foodservice sectors. We provide a one-stop solution that offers new product development or precise replication of existing recipes as well as product manufacturing and packaging.